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I’m a 911 dispatcher, and these domestic violence calls are not only the scariest calls I deal with, they are also the number one most dangerous calls to police officers. As much as I hate picking up those calls, I am also glad the victim is reaching out for help.

I don't care what anyone says about Dave, to take a distressed woman of domestic violence and guide her through this situation has earned my respect and I hope yours to!! He took the role of a man, a husband, a father, a leader and a man of God.

“Medical debt from the birth of our son.” It’s a sad world.

This is what abuse does. It makes you feel like nothing and doubt all your choices. I feel for this woman.

This wasn't Dave Ramsey, financial guru; this was papa Dave talking to a woman in trouble.

She’s calling Dave, because she’s too scared to call the police..

As a survivor of domestic abuse... I CAN'T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR WALKING HER THRU THIS! GOD BLESS YOU DAVE thank you.

The sigh she took when he told her she was not the crazy one. man that got me. I can feel her pain… praying for her healing

The terror in her voice was absolutely chilling...

Even if he leaves, he knows where she lives. That’s why she wants to sell the house. God I hope she’s okay.

This girl owning her own home and having a good job was a dream come true for this guy. He got her with a baby. Now he took over. He felt she wasnt going anywhere and he could contol her. I wouldnt be surprised if when she sold the home he didnt demand half the money. Ladies take it from a old gal who has see it all walk away while you still can and dont look back ever!

How he called her baby doll while telling her he's calling the cops for her 😭❤️😭

This is basically just a call for help in disguise.

Hearing "he's standing right next to me" nearly gave me a heart attack

That phone call sent chills down my spine. Glad they did a follow up the next day to let the audience know she was alright. He handled it great, staying calm and reassuring her that what her boyfriend told her was just manipulation and she needed to first ensure her safety

As a retired firefighter/EMT the worse calls were domestics. They are very dangerous for everyone involved.

He actually knew to say, “You’re not the crazy one.” So impressed.

Saddest thing is, abusers frequently ignore a restraining order. Praying for her and her son.

When she told him she was sorry, it made me cry, she probably felt like she was bothering him with her problem, glad he got her help and she's safe!

It's March 25, 2024 Can we get an update of this brave lady? I prayed for the safety and well being for her and her baby.

You can tell Dave’s “father instincts” kicked in.

Everyone please say a prayer for this lady. She is really in pain and needs help.

The most dangerous time is when you leave

As a mom that had to leave a similar situation with my 8 month old and 2 year old, I can say that life becomes so amazing and wonderful after leaving that crap. You think it's gonna be so difficult to do it all alone, but man it gets so so so much better when you leave toxic relationships.

I was a Domestic Violence Hotline Counselor ... and the way he 'heard' what she wasn't saying was textbook ... and I have mad respect for him for knowing how to get her to open up and say as much as she shared. I had a moment of deja vu ... remembering that job was the most stressful one I've ever had.

This is probably the most upsetting call made on the Ramsey show.

I know this was 2 years ago but I really hope this young lady and her son are safe and in a much better place and the monster who put her in the situation she was in, being so scared for herself and her baby, was given the punishment he so deserved. Hope he’s on a domestic violence register for life when he’s released.

Sometimes all it takes is a conversation from someone who actually genuinely wants you to be safe.

My mother was killed as the result of domestic violence in 1977 when I was seven years old. If any woman reading this is being abused, or your kids are being abused, you simply have to overcome the fear and find a way to leave. Because even if you stay, you are not safe in an abusive situation. If my mother could speak to you now, she would tell you that very thing. God be with you. John 3:16.

As a domestic violence survivor, I can't thank you enough for how you handled this situation Dave. Obviously that man was manipulating her with her child and you gave her the best advice anyone could ever give her - *Leave, it's better to be a single mother than to be a dead one*

This Gentleman who walked the poor young woman through the Process of Protecting herself and her little boy, just earned a Thumbs Up and my Subscription as well! He made a difference in their lives, for sure!

She called Dave before her father. That says something.

Child of domestic abuse here: Dave is absolutely incredible. He cared about the woman and her baby FIRST, not the financial side of things. I wish I had had someone like him in my life when I was little.

Can we just take a second to appreciate how calm Dave was here while even his own daughter was getting afraid. That's leadership

I don’t normally post but I am a huge Dave Ramsey supporter and I am not Christian. He is so respectful that I attended a seminar and he announced at the end of the show that those who wanted the religious insights to stick around and I chose not to. And I send every person I meet his way. I don’t care what you believe - this man brings sanity and decency into lives.

The fact the absolutely no one covered this amazing story is beyond me. How many times has someone called into the radio with a live domestic violence situation and the hosts guide them as to how to handle the situation. This should’ve been front page on every newspaper with good morning America lines.

When someone is gaslighting you non stop, it's emotionally healing to hear you aren't insane

She called about her “home” pretending she really wanted to sell so she could tell someone she needed help. He was in front of her and She cried about selling her home. She was really calling because she was in danger. Edit: Thanks for all of the likes and comments. I enjoy Dave’s show because he speaks to people of all backgrounds. I also love watching ‘Millennial Money’ because it’s really gives perspective, saying that to say we are all on different paths but I wish the best for everyone.

This is one of the scariest things I've ever heard. He has more compassion than any 911 dispatcher. I hope she's ok.

I rarely 100% agree with Dave's response to a call. I 100% agree with the love and compassion, and the help he gave this woman.

So much pain in her voice. This is scary.

The look on Rachel's face says it all. Him holding the baby was such a punk move. That's why every woman needs at least one strong male figure in her life. This woman used Dave as hers.

The way they both winced when she said her baby was only 8 months 😭 Such a visceral reaction to how helpless she was at that moment. “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing” He stepped up and did something. May we all

As someone who had been abused for many years, especially by my ex-husband and his family I want to say thank you for reaching out and helping her. It is such a lonely time to feel like you have nobody you have to do it yourself 🙏🏻

I hate hearing a woman in this kind of fear of the man she is with.

She immediately freaked out when he mentioned police. She's been conditioned

She may have wanted to sell her house and relocate somewhere he couldn't find her. We all know that unless a guy is prosecuted and locked away, she won't be safe.

I am soo glad she called in! That took soo much strength. As a former victim of mainly mental and emotional abuse, this gave me chills.

When you’re 32 years old own a home and made to think you’re the problem...that’s gaslighting 100%.

I had an abusive monster in my house who was trying to claim my house as his - he tried to get me to marry him. It was scary. It took 9 mos but I made him think I was unbalanced and he could do better. I got the keys and got him out of MY house. He was, and still is, the biggest LOSER I ever crossed paths with. I hate these b@stards! I wish her the best!

My bio dad pursued my mom for 64 years until she passed at 84…from 20-84…she kept trying to get her & me away from him…but he reminded her it was until death do us part & she knew he always kept a loaded pistol…she finally got free by going to assisted living in 2022 after battling non Hodgkin lymphoma since 2008…I’m learning so many new ways to hear things. Resting in peace now means resting in death, an eternal peace away from her abuser. Wishing this lady love & peace.

The sad thing is that this is not over for her. Guys like him don't go away easily.

Good job Dave! I’m a 911 operator and I hear this every day! I hope she doesn’t let him back in her life!

As a survivor of domestic abuse 41 years ago, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for recognizing and helping this woman. To anyone in such a situation like this, there is hope but you have to get away from such a toxic abusive person. God bless.

I was watching when this happened & the update they did the next day.. I was seriously impressed by the fast actions and professional responses from this team. It all came together it seemed to be effortless, but I am sure that it was not so behind the scenes. Right time, right place, a heart for God and for people. Thank you Dave Ramsey!

I weep as I write this.. 38 years ago, I was the baby in the arms of my father, who abused my mother. He threatened to take me to be raised by his parents in rural North Dakota. It was my mother in the driveway begging him to put me down and leave. Thankfully he did. My mother passed away in April of this year. She was that brave woman once upon a time. The bravest woman I have ever met. I only met my father again after I turned 18, and have seen him only a handful of times. We're not close, and I can't imagine we will ever be. I am so thankful for the life I didn't have with him, and even more thankful for the life my mom made for us. We were poor financially. She struggled with debt, she couldn't always pay the bills. Our lights were cut off at times, as was our phone. Once we even had to move because she couldn't keep up the rent. I understand why we lived the way we did. I understand the fear that she lived in that he'd come back. He didn't. Amazing clip, and... Danielle, if you ever happen to watch this video and read this note: Thank you for getting help by whatever means you needed to. You and your child will be ok. There will be hard times, and money may be a challenge at times, but you just made the best decision you could have possibly made for you and your child. Don't look back.. not even for a moment. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THAT DECISION!

The sheer horror and this woman’s voice got to me. I wish we could find out how this woman is doing.

When I was in an abusive situation, I was to the point where I was afraid for my physical safety. My son and son-in-law and friends came to my house and literally moved me out, while my husband was at the gun range I thank God for strong men in my life, who took care of me when I needed it.

FUCK everything people say about dave’s decisions and financial statements, dude just saved two people’s lives over a phone call.

This lady sounds as if she is frightened to death.

He’s holding the baby. She’s afraid to do anything while he’s holding the baby.

One thing I do love about the folks on this show is they have 0 tolerance for abuse and other bs. It's a financial advice show but these kinds of situations will prevent any financial progress full stop.

As a mother who saw my daughters boyfriend punch her in the face while she held their 7 month old daughter on Christmas in front of his own mother and grandmother, this call struck a major trauma nerve. That day I grabbed my granddaughter told my daughter to go pack enough for both her and the baby for a few days and then took them home with me. Two days later I got together with a number of friends who had trucks and we went and took everything that belonged to my daughter and most of my granddaughter's clothes. We left the baby furniture as his family had purchased it. We just went out and bought replacements for her. His family said that I was going overboard for what we did. He showed up just as we were getting ready to pull out. He came after me all 6'4" 275 pounds, and swung at me. I was 6'3" and 180# he missed but I didn't one uppercut and he was flat on his back laying in the driveway out for the count. During the custody case he claimed that I was unfit to spend time with my granddaughter. The judge decided that it would be 50/50 custody. But he and his family have been a major torn between the relationship that I have with my granddaughter but I have stood my ground and we aren't as close as she is with his mother but I wouldn't change anything I did that Christmas day.

The pain in her voice breaks my heart. A real man protects women and children. Period end of sentence.

Ladies…be VERY careful of the men you chose to have children with. If a man lays his hands on you even once, then he’s made it very clear that he’s capable of doing it again. Leave immediately…no second chances when it comes to physical violence

This is a sign of a true man and a person who is in touch with the world. God bless this lady and her kid. Hope she's in a better place

He's the dad everyone deserves ❤️

I'm a Florida lawyer. She can get a domestic violence injunction easily. In Florida she is automatically the parent who has legal custody of the child if she is not married to his father.

The most dangerous time is when you leave the abuser.

As a DV survivor I want to say thank you so much for caring and for acting. Thank you.

Kudos to Dave and his team. Domestic violence is often hidden. I hope they help her with her debt. God bless her. The fear in voice was palpable.

This shows how mental abuse makes you feel trapped within your own mind. It's her home and she is ready to sell the home just to get out of this situation. God give her strength to fight for that baby. And for herself.

Unbelievable how domestic violence can destroy people’s lives.

I was in a physically abusive relationship. He did some really terrifying things to me. It’s not all that easy to leave especially if there’s a kid involved but you HAVE to. I’m sure if I would’ve stayed he would’ve killed me. God bless this woman. I fully understand her fear.

I can see how proud his daughter is of how he handled this situation. Wish my dad was this protective

Dave might have just saved this woman’s life I hope she and her child are safe…wishing her the best

Dave went full dad mode. God bless Him !

I don't usually comment on videos, but I must say first and foremost THANK YOU. The absolute terror in this woman's voice brought back memories of my own. I'm grateful you were there for this woman to guide her. Now her healing can begin. It's a long hard road but she will be grateful in the end, as am I! Keep fighting and never give up!

Thank you for being what that young mother needed. You're not allowing her to back down and downplay what was really happening was perfect. I also love how you let her know how valued she was and that she was not alone, both physically, mentally and financially. So much respect sir.... ❤❤❤❤

This is the most alarming call I have ever heard on the Ramsey Show. I pray this woman and her baby are safe. Very upsetting just to listen to this call.

Dave and Rachel, Your kindness and empathy to this woman on this call are from God. Beautiful souls, both of you.

i remember when i was in an abusive relationship. this hits home so closely. i pray she recovers from this, and that she stays close to family and god for support. Wow i’m glad he’s giving her free counseling and making sure to help walk her through this process. i wish i had a dad that helped me get out of that bad relationship the way he talked to that lady. it was so special

Oh man, this had me almost in tears. I hope to God she and her son is ok. I wish I could do something to help

This is the most dangerous time...when a woman is trying to plan her escape from her abuser ....The abuser feels the loss of control and will often hurt them the worst during this time...Sometimes even kill them.

Dave is the kind of dad everyone deserves.

What a sensational act of passion and kindness from Dave and Rachel. The pain in this woman’s voice hurt my heart. I sincerely hope she’s safe and in a better place now.

Oh john, thank you so much! I know you soothed her and made me feel better. Thank god for the perspectiveness of dave to know to act immediately

She’s basically ordering pizza…

The emotion she showed when he told her she wasn’t the crazy one. Wow.

I’ve been in this woman’s shoes. My ex-wife absolutely terrorized me. Which is hard to admit as a grown man. Leaving her was the best (and most difficult) decision I made in my entire life.

Oh, this call brought back memories of having this exact same conversation long distance with a woman living with her abuser. The feeling of helplessness listening to a woman scared for her life and being unable to help is one of the worst feelings I’ve ever experienced. I flew across an ocean to help her leave and she still went back to him over and over. The way abusers trap women is evil. And scary. I hope she got out and got the help she needed and is now living safely with her baby boy.

All those men who abuse their lady's and kids are just dirt. So proud of the Ramsey team and this young lady fighting

I think the only reason she called a radio show about finances was in hopes of being rescued in a covert way. It seems to me that she made such a brilliant move that even Mr. Ramsey didn’t catch her true intention behind her desperate call. Thank God he called 911, I’m assuming that’s what she was praying for.

As a 911 dispatcher of 20 years, I’ve handled many calls of this nature. But despite law enforcement intervention, the woman most generally returns to the abusive situation. She invariably feels guilty and worst, alone, without anyone. These women have been stripped of any confidence in themselves and even allow themselves to be convinced by the abuser that they deserve the abuse. These women don’t believe they can make it on their own. It is a cycle that is hard to break. I’ve seen it happen too many times. My heart goes out to them.

Major respect for Dave for handling that.

This was my situation. He wouldn't leave my house. He didn't help me with anything, taking care of the baby, chores, bills. I wanted to sell the house to just get out of the relationship. I had to sneak out of my house to see a lawyer and get a restraining order to get him out. These abusers are crazy. They feel entitled to own you, your property, your children.

I love Dave Ramsey, he can feel her pain, fear, and terror. His intuition is spot on. He saw right through the situation in seconds. We need more Dave in this world. What a beautiful human being.

Oh, he reminds me of my dad. So level headed and grounded. A rock. Good man. Mad respect!

Calling the police seems like such a bad idea. I would not want to tip him off on the fact she’s trying to get out. ESPECIALLY if there’s no current reason to arrest him. Get her and baby out first and foremost. Deal with him after. Provoking his anger or jealousy is the worst thing to do.